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Gift Certificates

Downtown Gift Certificates are available for purchase and are redeemable at all Kamloops Downtown merchants and service providers.

MERCHANT INFORMATION

How do these work?

Treat gift certificates the same as cash and accept them as payment for any good or service they provide. Change can be given. Merchants can deposit gift certificates with their bank deposits and funds will be credited directly into their bank account. GC’s will become stale-dated 6 months from the issue date but we replace the GCs for re-deposit! Call us for immediate pick-up and drop-off. Do not hesitate to Contact Us!

Gift Certificate FAQ:

I HAVE MY OWN GIFT CERTIFICATES

This Downtown promotion is not designed or intended to replace your own personalized gift certificates or gift cards, only enhance it. We as a collective of Downtown merchants are competing with the mall and big box stores and as such we need to think like one. These Gift Certificates were designed to promote shopping in the Downtown core and benefit all of our area merchants. By promoting and accepting Downtown Gift Certificates you are helping to retain and attract shoppers into your neighbourhood. Mall gift certificates have long been the go-to gift for teenagers and hard to buy for friends, family and business contacts. They provide multiple options and allow the user to spend them where ever they want. Downtown Gift Certificates now also give this option. With one gift certificate, you have over 500 different merchants and service providers to choose from. You can use one gift certificate for purchasing everything from a new pair of shoes to paying for that visit to the dentist.

WILL THEY WILL COST ME MONEY?

No! Downtown Gift Certificates cost you the merchant absolutely ZERO Dollars. There is no cost associated with accepting Downtown Gift Certificates. If the face value says $10, you receive $10.

ARE THEY A HASSLE?

No! Downtown Gift Certificates have been designed with you, the busy merchant in mind. When you receive them, simply treat them like you would cash or cheque.

CAN ANYONE ACCEPT THEM?

YES! If you are a merchant or service provider within the KCBIA area (1st Ave to 10th Ave & Columbia St. to Lorne St.) you CAN and SHOULD accept Downtown Gift Certificates.

HOW DO I REDEEM THEM?

Simply deposit them into your bank account as you would a cheque.

WHY DO I WANT TO?

Downtown Gift Certificates are available to the public for purchase and are redeemable at all Kamloops Downtown merchants and service providers. Downtown merchants are competing with the mall and big box stores and as such, we need to encourage our City to support local.

HOW CAN I LET PEOPLE KNOW I ACCEPT THEM?

We have counter cards and 3 posters types for merchants to put on their window, door, and counters - to let everyone know that you accept Downtown gift certificates. If you have not received one, email or call and we will have them delivered to you ASAP.

WHO SELLS THEM?

We do! At our office at #202-246 2nd Avenue. We accept cash, e-transfer or credit/debit cards. Call ahead to ensure we're in the office.

MORE INFORMATION

If you need more information about the Gift Certificates or would like posters and counter cards you can contact us and we will be happy to help. We are also available to come and talk to your staff and teach them all about the program.

Downtown Gift Certificates

It is EASY to accept and deposit Downtown Gift Certificates. They are essentially a cheque and are treated just like cash. Deposit them into your bank account just as you would a regular cheque.

If you are a merchant or service provider within the KCBIA (between 1st Ave and 10th Ave / Columbia street and the Thompson river) you can accept Downtown Gift Certificates.

HOW CAN I PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN #SHOPLOCAL CAMPAIGN?

We have posters for merchants to put on windows, doors and countertops that lets everyone know Downtown Gift Certificates are accepted. Email or call and we will have them delivered to you ASAP.

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What to do with them:

Accept them as you would cash and give the necessary change.
Stamp or write your name on the back or front.
Deposit in your bank deposit as you would a cheque

Available in $10, $20 & $50 denominations

Only Sold at Downtown Kamloops
(Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association)
#202 – 246 2nd Avenue, Kamloops BC, V2C 2C9
Phone 250-372-3242
www.downtownkamloops.com